Paralegal Associate of Science Program

Paralegal Certificate Program

Paralegal Associate of Science Program

ALLEGHENY, BOYCE  
Associate of Science (604.2)

This program prepares you to work as a legal assistant or Paralegal. Paralegals are employed by banks, real estate offices, title companies, brokerage houses, corporations, governmental agencies and lawyers/law firms.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Prepare and develop case-related materials for civil and criminal litigation.
2. Locate, identify and interpret legal principles applicable to specific client cases identifying issues generally applicable to various areas of substantive law.
3. Prepare documents utilized in various areas of substantive law and conduct legal research in both traditional and digital environments.
4. Analyze procedural issues which arise in litigation, real estate, probate, criminal and family areas of law.
5. Employ accurate terminology of the field and use a professional tone in all communications.

See the graduation checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 62–64

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Paralegal Certificate Program

ALLEGHENY, BOYCE, SOUTH

Certificate (605.2)

This certificate program is drawn from the degree program, especially designed for persons who desire to improve job skills or who wish to retrain for an entry-level position in the paralegal field. Paralegals are employed by banks, real estate offices, title companies, brokerage houses, corporations, governmental agencies and lawyers/law firms. It is offered primarily for those holding an associate's or bachelor's degree in another field.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Prepare and develop case-related materials for civil and criminal litigation.
2. Locate, identify and interpret legal principles applicable to specific client cases identifying issues generally applicable to various areas of substantive law.
3. Prepare documents utilized in various areas of substantive law and conduct legal research in both traditional and digital environments.
4. Analyze procedural issues which arise in litigation, real estate, probate, criminal and family areas of law.
5. Employ accurate terminology of the field and use a professional tone in all communications.

See the graduation checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Certificate Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 29

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